Workshops + Teaching

I occasionally lead beginning weaving workshops in the greater Bay Area. Please see below for upcoming opportunities to learn with me!

 

Abrams Claghorn Gallery
Introduction to Weaving
Sunday, February 11
Workshop fee: $120
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Discover the sensory medium of fiber art with a class perfect for beginners. The practice of weaving invites the artist to a beautiful meditative space to heal, process, and guide attention inward. Join instructor Laura Wasserman to learn foundational skills for weaving on a small frame loom. Students will learn to warp a loom, practice plain tabby weave, and complete their first piece. Discussion covers basic weaving terms and local fiber resources. A portable frame loom and all materials are included in the class fee.

Makeshift: Center for Material Studies
Intro to Intuitive Weaving
Sunday, March 24
Workshop fee: $145
Register here.

Immerse yourself in the joy of weaving with a class perfect for beginners. Join instructor Laura Wasserman to learn foundational skills for weaving on a small frame loom and practice the art of intuitive weaving. Working freely without a design in mind, intuitive weaving builds trust for your instincts as an artist while inhabiting a meditative space to heal and process personal experiences. Students will learn to warp a loom, practice plain tabby weave, and complete their first piece. Discussion covers basic weaving terms, local fiber resources, and opportunities for repurposing found or upcycled materials in your work. A portable frame loom and all materials are included in the class fee.